by L&D Academy

A Fellowship for L&D professionals who are
accountable for impact, not just activity

The L&D Strategy & Impact Fellowship brings practicing L&D professionals together
in a structured learning fellowship to think clearly about strategy, impact, and value
through shared discussion, guided reflection, and mentor-led learning.

"Very useful. Lots of practical examples provided along with concepts. The explanations are clear. The assignments contain downloadable files that are great for further practice and learning. I have learnt a lot and would recommend it to those who want to foray into the L&D space."

Sean B

"This is a good match for me because I specifically work in Learning & Development and we just went through a review of our area to learn how to become more strategic and incorporate the varied competencies of L&D into what we are charged with at the University."
 

LaTonia Ferguson

"As a professional in the public sector with a focus in learning and development, this was a great refresher along with helpful new tips & additional resources to aid in adapting these best practices into my own L&D strategies"
 

Drew Dingeldein

This Fellowship is for you if…

1

You are expected to explain learning impact and value, often without clear definitions or shared language. The Fellowship gives you a structured space to work through impact questions with peers who understand the responsibility and the constraints.

You are carrying impact
accountability largely on your own

2

You spend your time enabling others to learn, while your own development happens informally or gets postponed.
This Fellowship exists to support your growth as an L&D professional, through ongoing learning, discussion, and reflection.

You want to develop your own
strategic judgment, not just skills

3

You already know the frameworks.
What you need is help applying them in complex, imperfect environments.
The Fellowship focuses on real scenarios, shared reasoning, and learning how to think clearly when conditions are not ideal.

You want learning that holds up in
real organisational conditions

The challenge is not ideas. It is ambiguity.

Most L&D professionals are not short on ideas.
They struggle because the situations they face are complex, unclear, and rarely discussed openly.

-Impact expectations are vague.
-Stakeholder priorities keep shifting.
-Learning is asked to solve problems it does not fully control.

Much of this has to be figured out alone.

What helps is not more frameworks.

What helps is a space to work through real problems, see how others are approaching similar situations, and refine thinking before high-stakes conversations.

Some L&D professionals sound more confident in these moments. They regularly:

-Test assumptions
-Learn from others’ experiences
-Use language that holds up under scrutiny

Clarity does not develop in isolation.

It develops through regular exposure to better questions, shared reasoning, and thoughtful challenge.

That is what the L&D Strategy & Impact Fellowship is designed to provide.

Access structured learning pathways, courses, templates, and guided resources designed to support real L&D work over time.

A Complete Knowledge Base

Grow alongside members who show up consistently, engage thoughtfully, and support each other’s development.

A Community that Cares

Connect directly with Zubin in a special chat for guidance, clarification, and mentor-led perspective when you need it.

1:1 Mentorship from Zubin

What’s inside the Fellowship

Work through real, practice-led L&D cases that help you think through strategy, impact, and decision-making in context.

Access to 50+ Case Studies

Join monthly live sessions focused on sharpening thinking around L&D strategy, impact, and business-relevant learning decisions.

Monthly Live Masterclasses

Get hand-matched with a small group of 4–6 peers to discuss challenges, share perspectives, and deepen learning through guided discussion.

Quarterly Small Group Masterminds

A closer look at what the Fellowship offers

Access to 50+ Case Studies

The Fellowship includes a growing library of real, practice-led L&D case studies drawn from different organisational contexts.

These are not showcase success stories. They are realistic situations that surface trade-offs, constraints, and imperfect decisions.

Each case is designed to help you think through how impact and strategy play out in real conditions, not just what should ideally happen.

Monthly Live Masterclasses

Every month, you join a live masterclass focused on a specific aspect of L&D strategy, impact, or business relevance.

These sessions are designed to sharpen thinking, clarify concepts, and explore patterns across multiple situations.

The emphasis is on sense-making and application, not slide-heavy teaching or one-way delivery.

Small Group Masterminds

Once every quarter, you are hand-matched into a small group of 4–6 Fellowship members.

These sessions create space for deeper discussion of individual challenges, shared reflection, and peer perspectives.

The small group format allows for thoughtful conversation, practical insight, and learning that is difficult to achieve in larger settings.

A Complete Knowledge Base

The Fellowship provides access to a structured knowledge base that includes learning pathways, short courses, templates, and guided resources.

These materials are designed to support your work over time and can be revisited as your role or challenges evolve.

The focus is on usefulness and relevance, not volume.

A Community that Cares

The Fellowship is built around members who engage thoughtfully and consistently.

This is a space where people show up, listen, and support each other’s growth.

The value comes not from constant activity, but from the quality of interaction and the shared commitment to learning and improvement.

1:1 Mentorship from Zubin

As part of the Fellowship, you have the opportunity to connect directly with Zubin inside the community.

This mentorship is designed to provide guidance, perspective, and clarification as you navigate complex situations.

It is not about quick answers, but about helping you think more clearly and confidently over time.

Each element of the Fellowship is designed to work together, supporting learning, reflection, and clearer judgment as part of an ongoing professional practice.

So how does this Fellowship actually work?

A steady monthly cadence

Each month includes:
•    One live masterclass focused on L&D strategy, impact, or decision-making
•    Ongoing discussion inside the Fellowship, where members reflect, ask questions, and learn from shared experiences

You can engage live or catch up later. Nothing is designed to be time-intensive.

Quarterly deep-dive discussions

Once every quarter, you participate in:
•    A small group mastermind, hand-matched with 4–6 members
•    A mentor-led group session where pre-submitted questions are discussed in depth

These sessions are designed to help you work through real challenges with focus and perspective.

Learn at your own pace, over time

Alongside live sessions, you have access to:
•    A growing library of case studies
•    A structured knowledge base with learning pathways, courses, books and templates

You use these resources when they are relevant to your work, not according to a rigid schedule.

Mentor presence without dependency

Zubin participates as a mentor and facilitator, not as a constant broadcaster.

You can seek clarification, share reflections, and gain perspective inside the Fellowship without needing formal sessions each time.

Say hello to your Fellowship Mentor

About Zubin

Hello,

I am Zubin, and I will be your mentor inside the L&D Strategy & Impact Fellowship.

I have worked closely with L&D professionals across industries who are accountable for impact and business-facing decisions, and I have seen where L&D thinking gets stuck and what helps it move forward.

More than 17,500 learners from 152 countries have learned through my programs. What this has reinforced for me is this: the challenges L&D professionals face are remarkably consistent, regardless of geography or organisation size.

Inside this Fellowship, my role is not to “teach answers”.
It is to help you think more clearly, ask better questions, and develop judgment that holds up in real organisational situations.

I will be:

• Facilitating monthly masterclasses
• Guiding quarterly discussions and doubt-clearing sessions
• Participating as a mentor inside the Fellowship
• Supporting deeper reflection for those on the CLO Readiness path
   

I look forward to thinking alongside you.

Zubin
Mentor, L&D Strategy & Impact Fellowship

Fellowship Membership Options

Fellowship Membership

(Annual)

Designed for L&D professionals who want structured learning, peer discussion, and mentor guidance through the Fellowship.

This option provides full access to the Fellowship experience for one year.

(Founding year rate — future price USD 600 / year)

$600

$249

per year

What’s included?

→ Access to 50+ Case Studies

→ Monthly Live Masterclasses

→ Quarterly Small Group Masterminds (4–6 members)

→ Complete Knowledge Base (20+ premium courses, templates, books, exclusive L&D newsletter)

→ Community Access & Peer Discussion + Mentor Access Inside the Fellowship

CLO Readiness

(Fellowship + 1:1 Strategic Coaching)

Designed for L&D professionals who are preparing for learning leadership roles, including future Chief Learning Officer responsibilities.

This option combines full Fellowship access with sustained one-to-one strategic coaching.

(Founding year rate — future price USD 4,800 / year)

$4800

$2400

per year

What’s included?

→ Everything in Fellowship Membership plus the following

→ 1:1 Strategic Coaching with Zubin

→ Personalised Leadership and Strategic Focus in L&D Career Growth

→ Live 1:1 L&D Coaching Sessions (2 Sessions of 1 Hour each every month) with Zubin

→ Focused preparation for enterprise-level learning leadership

Questions You May Have

Does joining guarantee a promotion or senior role?

No. The Fellowship and CLO Readiness pathway do not guarantee roles or outcomes. They are designed to support clearer thinking, stronger judgment, and professional readiness over time.

What is included in the CLO Readiness option?

CLO Readiness includes everything in the Fellowship Membership, plus 24 one-to-one coaching sessions (1 hour each) with Zubin through 12 months. These sessions focus on personalised guidance, strategic judgment, and preparation for senior learning leadership roles.

Who is this Fellowship best suited for?

This Fellowship is intended for mid to senior L&D professionals who are already involved in decision-making, stakeholder conversations, or outcome accountability. It may not be suitable for those seeking introductory or foundational L&D training.

Are the live sessions recorded?

Yes. All live masterclasses and facilitated group sessions are recorded and available inside the Fellowship, so you can engage live or catch up at your own pace.

How much time does participation usually require?

The Fellowship is designed to fit alongside a full-time role. Most members attend one live session per month (or watch the recording), engage selectively in discussions, and participate in quarterly small group sessions. There is no expectation of constant activity.

What exactly is this Fellowship?

The L&D Strategy & Impact Fellowship is an ongoing learning and thinking environment for practicing L&D professionals. It combines live masterclasses, peer discussion, case-based learning, and mentor guidance to support clearer thinking around strategy, impact, and value.

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